What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Assistant position at Oklahoma City Public Schools?
Position Type :
Special Education Services / Occupational Therapist Assistant
Date Posted : 11 / 5 / 2024
Location : Special Services
Reports To : Building Administrator
FSLA Status : Non-Exempt
Compensation : 156 ( Salary determined by experience)
Work Days : 181
FTE : 7 hours per day
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Position Summary :
Provide intervention in the area of fine motor and sensorimotor skill development under the direction of an occupational therapist. Services are provided in a variety of school settings, ranging from preschool to high school.
Essential Duties :
- Provides educationally necessary intervention in the area of motor skill development, focusing primarily on fine motor and sensorimotor development, under the general supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
- Communicates with educational staff, related service staff, parents, caretakers, and other professionals concerned with student's educational program and progress.
- Develops and maintains appropriate occupational therapy records, i.e.; documentation, schedules, progress notes, IEP, monthly reports, etc.
- Services are provided in a variety of school settings, ranging from preschool to high school.
- May travel to various schools in order to provide occupational therapy services in the district schools of students on caseload.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- To ensure continuity of services, alternative work site may be necessary in the event of a health crisis or disruptive situation that requires the closing of school and / or office buildings. An employee's eligibility for alternative work site will be determined by the superintendent of schools. Expectations and guidelines for alternative work site will be distributed by the employee's supervisor, based on his / her role and responsibilities.
Job Specifications : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities Required) :
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :
The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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